Jesper Legaard Jensen-Spin Chair

At Design Interviews

Interview with Jesper Legaard Jensen : Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. Jesper Legaard Jensen : It was actually just an idea that started to evolve –in my head, then on paper, then full size foam models, and finally a 3D CAD model. .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. Jesper Legaard Jensen : It is not being produced, but I hope to sell the production rights. .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. Jesper Legaard Jensen : It’s visually characteristic, and it has a playful “lively” side to it. It’s enjoyable and comfortable. .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. Jesper Legaard Jensen : It came naturally from the spinning top, which was the inspiration for the design. .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. Jesper Legaard Jensen : I worked on the full scale models with a friend of mine, cutting our way through kilometers of foam while drinking gallons of coffee and listening to good music. .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. Jesper Legaard Jensen : I saw this competition as a very good chance for the design to be exposed internationally, hopefully also to interested companies. .